Second Amendment Rights

Common Assault Common assaults are charged under s 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 and are usually dealt with by a Local Court; however the prosecution can elect to have them dealt with in the District Court.In New South Wales, common assault carries a maximum sentence of two years imprisonment or fines of up to $2,200.00.

To be convicted, you have to have the present ability to apply force and you can't have acted in self-defense or defense of another. Simple Assault is a Misdemeanor crime. Conviction can result in six months in a county jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both jail time and a fine.

The victim becomes a witness for the State and unlike civil court, cannot decide whether or not to prosecute or "press charges." This means that the State may prosecute even when the victim does not want to prosecute.

Domestic Violence Charges When the Victim Does Not Want to Press Charges. If a victim does not appear at trial, the prosecutor may dismiss the case if there is not sufficient evidence to convict the accused without the victim's testimony. Some prosecuting agencies will subpoena the victim for trial, while others do not

To recover compensation for assault and battery, you must prove that another party assaulted or physically attacked you or was responsible for the attack. Assault requires proof that another person intentionally caused you fear of immediate harm.

Threat, criminal threatening (or threatening behavior) is the crime of intentionally or knowingly putting another person in fear of bodily injury. "Threat of harm generally involves a perception of injury... physical or mental damage...Intimidation is a criminal offense in several U.S. states.

Ensure Your Physical Safety. If you have experienced a sexual assault or violence in a dating or intimate relationship, the most important thing you can do is get to a safe place. Obtain Medical Assistance and Treatment. Preserve the Evidence. Obtain Emotional Support. Reporting Options.

An assault is the act of inflicting physical harm or unwanted physical contact upon a person or, in some specific legal definitions, a threat or attempt to commit such an action. It is both a crime and a tort and, therefore, may result in criminal prosecution, civil liability, or both.